Veneers in New Haven, CT
Your New Smile, Designed by an Expert
- Preview your new smile before treatment begins!
- Rare cosmetic expertise with world-recognized credentials
- Premium porcelain veneers designed for lifelike detail
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Meet Dr. N. Summer Lerch
Experience Matters When You Choose Veneers
Designing a smile with veneers requires incredibly careful planning and precise hands-on care. Our cosmetic dentist, N. Summer Lerch, is uniquely qualified to help you enhance your smile with gorgeous porcelain restorations.
Get to know Dr. Lerch and her veneers process:
- First female board-accredited cosmetic dentist in New England and fourth worldwide
- Over 40 years of experience in cosmetic dentistry and smile design
- Former AACD board examiner; Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and Pierre Fauchard Academy
- Digital imaging and custom wax-up models to preview and refine results
- Partnership with high-end dental labs for precise, natural-looking restorations
- 200+ 5-star Google reviews from New Haven patients
If you’re considering veneers in New Haven, a consultation with Dr. N. Summer Lerch is the best place to start. Contact us to begin your personalized smile design:
Creating a Smile That Feels Like You
Veneers Designed With Care From the Start
Explore a simple, thoughtful way to enhance your smile without changing what makes it yours.
Veneers are thin layers of porcelain that fit over the front of the teeth, helping to improve color, shape, and overall smile balance. Dr. Lerch takes a careful and personalized approach to the process. Our dentist in New Haven, CT, will gently adjust a small amount of enamel so your veneers have the ideal position and feel.
Most veneers treatments take place over a few visits spaced across two to three weeks. Our team will be here to answer your questions and keep you comfortable during each step.
Your end result will be a smile that's still uniquely yours, but you can feel confident about in any situation. With proper care, your veneers can last 10 years or longer, continuing to support that confidence long after treatment ends.
Dr. Lerch partners with Macstudio, a trusted, high-end lab that crafts every veneer with artistry and precision. The porcelain we use reflects like just like natural enamel does, so your results will never look artificial.
The Benefits of Veneers At the Center for Esthetic Dentistry
Versatile Treatment
Porcelain veneers can conceal a variety of dental concerns. Thin veneer shells can cover discoloration, cracks, chips, and other damage to your teeth.
Long-Lasting
Unlike teeth whitening, which requires yearly maintenance and lifestyle changes for the best results, porcelain veneers can last over a decade when you take care of them.
Confidence You Can See
A well-designed smile can change how you show up in daily life. Our New Haven patients say they often find themselves smiling more freely and speaking more comfortably in social and professional settings.
Natural Look and Feel
Porcelain has a slightly translucent, pearl-like appearance that light can travel through. This material gives your veneers a natural-looking appearance that mimics natural tooth enamel. They are also sturdy, just like a natural tooth.
An Office That Uses the Finest Materials
Veneers can be made from porcelain, ceramics, resin, and other composite materials. To ensure the best possible results, our New Haven dental office uses IPS e.max, a pearl-like and extremely durable material, because we want your dental work to last as long as possible. You can bite and chew normally without worrying about damaging your restorations.
Are Veneers Right for Me? Contact a Board-Accredited Dentist to Find Out
Do you want to smile more freely and feel more confident in the way you present yourself, whether you’re with friends, family, or at work? Are you ready for a smile that feels great, looks like you, and brings a sense of ease in moments that matter? Porcelain veneers can help you get there.
Our dentist designs porcelain veneers to mask common cosmetic flaws, including:
- Chipped teeth
- Uneven teeth
- Stained teeth
- Tooth gaps
- Smile Asymmetry
Dr. N. Summer Lerch has used porcelain veneers to help patients in and around New Haven, CT. She enjoys making people love their smiles. Dr. Lerch was the first board-accredited female cosmetic dentist in all of New England, and has used her expertise to help her patients feel more confident about the way they look.
To learn more about veneers and other cosmetic dentistry options, contact us online or give our dental office a call:
Veneers Can Change Everything
Matt's case involved a multidisciplinary approach to dental care, combining cosmetic and restorative procedures and even some orthodontics. Thanks to custom-made veneers, Invisalign®, dental crowns, and a dental bridge, our New Haven team was able to close gaps and create beautiful symmetry.
Tackle Multiple Restorative Concerns With a Full Mouth Reconstruction
Veneers may not always be the best solution to various dental concerns you want to correct. This patient transformed his smile with a full mouth reconstruction that involved periodontal gum cleaning, porcelain crowns, gold onlays on the back teeth, and porcelain veneers.
Veneers Financing Available!
Porcelain veneers are a purely cosmetic treatment, so insurance will not contribute to the cost. However, our practice believes in making the power of a beautiful new smile accessible to the patients who need it, which is why we offer financing options. During your consultation at our New Haven, CT, practice, you can have a discussion with our staff about the ways we can help make veneers a comfortable fit for your budget. We believe that you will find veneers provided by our caring doctors to be a worthwhile investment in your confidence and overall quality of life.
Get the Process Started
Dr. Lerch is the fourth female board-accredited cosmetic dentist in the world and the first in all of New England, making her an expert source for our New Haven patients.
If you're ready to address dental imperfections, call to request a consultation at our dental office:
Your Smile Is Our Passion
Our New Haven Team Looks Forward to Working With You
Our goal is to make sure that each one of our patients walks out of our New Haven office feeling happier and more confident in their smile than when they arrived. The opportunity to change lives for the better motivates us, and we are proud of the wonderful relationships we have built with our patients over the years.
We would love the chance to work with you to create the smile you've always wanted. If you are interested in how our dedicated team of dental professionals can help you achieve your smile goals with porcelain veneers, feel free to contact our New Haven practice online or give us a call at:
The Veneers Procedure
From start to finish, the dental veneer procedure takes about two to three weeks.
Our Top Veneers Alternatives
Veneers vs. Bonding
While veneers and dental bonding address many of the same issues, veneers provide superior durability and esthetic value. Dental bonding uses composite resin, not porcelain, to conceal dental flaws. While many patients achieve excellent results with dental bonding, composite resin cannot compete with the incredibly natural appearance of high-quality porcelain. Veneers also last longer on average than the results from dental bonding. A bonded tooth will likely need a touch-up within three to 10 years, but with good care, you can expect your veneers to remain strong and beautiful for more than a decade.
Veneers vs. Whitening
Professional teeth whitening can be extremely effective for many patients, but whitening services only correct surface-level discoloration, and teeth that have been whitened can quickly become stained again. Porcelain veneers mask deep-set staining under the surface of the tooth, which traditional whitening cannot improve. Veneers offer longer-lasting results and a way to conceal multiple dental flaws at once, while teeth whitening cannot address chips, cracks, or other issues. Our dentists are glad to help you determine which treatment is the best fit for your needs.
Veneer Aftercare Instructions
Practice Good Oral Hygiene
After porcelain veneers have been placed, patients should continue to brush their teeth at least twice a day and floss at least once at night. This removes food particles and prevents the formation of plaque that could affect the health of your natural teeth.
Avoid Tobacco Products
Porcelain veneers are stain-resistant, but your natural teeth can still become discolored. For long-lasting cosmetic benefits, it's important to quit using cigarettes, cigars, and chewing tobacco. We can point you to resources that can help you kick the habit.
Stop Other Bad Habits
In addition to quitting tobacco products, avoid bad habits that can potentially damage your dental veneers. This includes biting your fingernails, using your teeth to open packages, crunching on ice cubes, and chewing on pens or drinking straws.
Protect Your Face and Mouth
Mouth and face gear can protect you from injury and prevent trauma to your teeth and veneers. Consider an athletic mouthguard while playing sports, and always wear proper head or face protection at work or when doing any potentially dangerous tasks.
Schedule Regular Dental Checkups
Routine dental visits every six months will help you avoid common dental problems. It also allows us to catch any minor issues before they become major headaches. You can always contact us if any concerns arise between your visits.
Make Today the Day You Start Your Journey to a Confident New Smile
Picture yourself sharing your smile freely in conversations, photos, and everyday moments. Small, thoughtfully planned changes can make a big difference in helping you feel more confident and present.
Dr. N. Summer Lerch and our team are here to help you take that step with porcelain veneers. We can enhance your smile in a way that feels beautiful, comfortable, and true to you.
During your consultation, we’ll walk you through your options and help you understand the many possibilities for your smile. With Dr. Lerch’s experience, high-quality materials, and trusted lab partnership, you’ll receive the most personalized cosmetic dental experience New Haven has to offer.
Ready to get started? Send us a message or give our office a call. We look forward to meeting you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Patient education is one of the surest ways to achieve the results you want from porcelain veneers or any other dental procedure. We can't wait to meet you in person and explore your options, but until then, we have provided answers to some of the most common questions we hear when it comes to veneers:
How long do porcelain veneers last?
If you brush twice daily and floss at least once every day, visit Dr. Lerch's office for regular checkups every six months, and take precautions such as wearing a mouthguard if you play contact sports, you can expect your veneers to last 10 years or longer.
Do porcelain veneers stain?
Veneers are highly stain-resistant, but natural teeth are not. Drinks like coffee and red wine, along with foods like marinara sauce, mustard, and soy sauce, can still affect surrounding teeth and make your veneers look like a mismatch for your smile. You can keep your entire smile looking its best by enjoying staining foods and drinks in moderation, chasing them with a drink of water, practicing excellent oral hygiene, and undergoing periodic whitening.
Are porcelain veneers permanent?
While veneers themselves are not permanent, traditional veneers require permanent alteration of the teeth they enhance. Dr. Lerch will have to remove a small layer of enamel from the front of the tooth, which will allow the veneer to lay flush within your smile. After this alteration is complete, the tooth will always require a veneer or other type of restoration. Dr. Lerch also provides a special minimal-prep type of veneer that is especially thin. You can explore your candidacy for both types during your consultation.
